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Former royal residence for rent on the King's estate for £900/week

This holiday cottage once belonged to Queen Elizabeth II

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Rachel Avery
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King Charles III resides at Clarence House with his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, but he also has a whole host of other royal residences he's acquired from his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II.

The monarch owns Balmoral Castle and many of the properties on the wider estate. There's one that is privately owned, which used to be owned by the Queen, and it is now rented out to the public!

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On Tuesday Balmoral Castle's official Twitter feed promoted Knocks Cottage, giving royal fans a look around.

An exterior photograph shows the idyllic property is a stone brick building with a canopy porch and dormer windows.

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You can stay on King Charles' estate

Inside, there is an open-plan living space with a traditional log burner, modern kitchen complete with breakfast bar and location-appropriate tartan sofas.

The post read: "The perfect January escape in the heart of Royal Deeside! Knocks Cottage is now available at our special discounted rate of £900 for week commencing Saturday 21 January with space for up to 6 people."

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At the end of last year, it appeared the monarch had already made changes to his new residence at Balmoral, by switching up green armchairs for red leather ones instead.

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Charles inherited Balmoral Castle 

His chosen furniture was topped with colourful patchwork cushions, creating a comfortable spot for meetings or to relax.

It's been all change at Buckingham Palace too, where His Majesty has ushered in modern changes, welcoming a new collection of artwork to the Picture Gallery.

The 20 pieces of modern art were gifted by Royal Academy of Arts to Queen Elizabeth to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 and a video shared by the Royal Collection Trust gave us a glimpse at the new additions.

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The monarch has made changes to his Scottish home

Visitors to the grand central London palace will be able to admire the creative pieces until 26 February.

Plus, the summer opening dates for the main home have recently been announced and the King's residence will be open from 14 July to 24 September.

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While the monarch is not currently living at the property, there is a chance that he will relocate with his wife later this year, after its major renovation project makes headway. Watch this space!

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